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Easements in lieu of Subdivision

For many years, parties have created various legal tools to grant others
the right to use a portion of their lands. Prior to the imposition of
statutory controls on the subdivision and leasing of land, this could
simply be accomplished by the property owner granting exclusive
possession over a portion of their land to a tenant by way of a lease.
In many situations, rather than a fee simple or leasehold subdivision,
the goals of the parties can be achieved by the granting of an easement
in favour of one party by the other.